23 Apr 2025 12:47:54
Not sure what this means but it means something! US fund manager Christopher Sarofim, a minority owner of the NFL’s Houston Texans, has joined the board of Everton FC after buying into the club’s ownership group.
Sarofim, 63, is chairman of Fayez Sarofim and Co, a fund set up by his father which manages $30bn in assets, and a friend of new Everton owner Dan Friedkin.
He has bought an undisclosed minority stake in Roundhouse Capital, which Friedkin set up to buy the Premier League club last year, and will become a board observer at Everton.
“Christopher Sarofim is someone I have known and respected for many years, ” said Friedkin.
23 Apr 2025 13:27:45
Hopefully means more money in the pot for club costs and transfers mate.
23 Apr 2025 14:46:30
Another Billionaire can’t have too many of them.
23 Apr 2025 19:27:57
Looks a good move this one.
23 Apr 2025 19:34:29
How many billionaires does it take to run a football club properly…?
23 Apr 2025 20:24:34
As the late great 02 said in the early days, expect the Friedkins to look immediately to outside investors to share the load. I'd expect another 1 or 2 within 12 months.
23 Apr 2025 22:28:26
Fans shouldn’t get excited and think this appointment will mean more money to spend.
Its a sensible appointment of an experienced businessman who will bring a wealth of experience which will hopefully stand the club in good stead for further investment and development - it won’t see his money being used to bolster the squad.